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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
Full Catastrophe Living
Jon Kabat-ZinnThe core text of MBSR, giving the program's exercises and the reasoning behind a secular, clinically tested approach.
The Miracle of Mindfulness
Thích Nhất HạnhA short, widely read introduction to mindful breathing and walking, presenting the practice in everyday terms within a Buddhist frame.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Jon Kabat-ZinnA shorter, more accessible book on applying mindfulness to daily life, work and relationships.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Shunryū SuzukiAn early and influential Zen text on attention and openness, often cited as a source of Western mindfulness writing.
Mindfulness
Danny PenmanPresents an eight-week course based on MBCT for a general reader, and is among the most widely used popular guides.
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- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for DepressionJohn D. Teasdale - Mindfulness
MindfulnessEllen J. Langer - Real Happiness
Real HappinessSharon Salzberg - When Things Fall Apart
When Things Fall ApartPema Chödrön - Peace Is Every Step
Peace Is Every StepThích Nhất Hạnh - Control Your Mind and Master Your Feelings
Control Your Mind and Master Your FeelingsEric Robertson2019 - The Power of Now
The Power of NowEckhart Tolle1997 - 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You ThinkBrianna Wiest2018 - Don't Believe Everything You Think
Don't Believe Everything You ThinkJoseph Nguyen2022 - The Four Agreements
The Four AgreementsDon Miguel Ruiz1997 - The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
The Monk Who Sold His FerrariRobin S. Sharma1996 - Breaking the habit of being yourself
Breaking the habit of being yourselfJoe Dispenza2012